Amazon's new OS for Fire TV players is a double-edged sword

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Amazon's new OS for Fire TV players is a double-edged sword Priced at just $40, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is powered by Vega OS, a speedy new platform that only allows Amazon-sanctioned apps. Amazon is going in a new direction with its latest 4K Fire TV streaming stick, and it's a direction that Fire TV sideloaders probably won't like. Making its debut during the company's big fall hardware event in New York City on Tuesday and slated to ship in October, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select will rank as Amazon's third 4K-capable streaming stick, alongside the Fire TV Stick 4K and the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. The newer Fire TV Stick 4K Select offers pared-down audio and video specifications compared to its siblings.